Last updated on .From the section FootballEdinson Cavani left South America for Europe in 2007, when he joined Palermo from DanubioUruguay striker Edinson Cavani has joined Argentine side Boca Juniors on an 18-month contract after his deal with Valencia was terminated. Cavani, 36, had a contract until June 2024 at Valencia after joining from Manchester United last summer. But the former Paris-St Germain player scored just seven goals in 28 games last season for the Spanish side. Cavani remains part of the international setup with Uruguay, and has scored 58 goals in 136 appearances for his country. Boca Juniors won their 35th Argentine league title in 2022, but are eighth in this season's table as things stand.

Source: BBC July 30, 2023 13:43 UTC